Jared grew up as a pastors kid in Washington and northern Idaho. From the time he was young he knew God had called him into full time ministry. He attended Northwest University to pursue that calling and met this wife Kaitlyn there. He joined the staff at Canvas Church in 2017 after he and Kaitlyn served as youth pastors for 5 years in the Seattle area. Jared is passionate about developing leaders and seeing people’s lives change when they decide to follow Jesus. In his spare time he loves to golf, work out, camp, and hike. Together he and Kaitlyn love traveling and exploring coffee shops and restaurants wherever they go.

Kaitlyn initially joined the staff at Canvas Church in 2018 as the worship director for the Columbia falls campus, and in 2020 she and Jared moved to Billings to plant the campus here. Kaitlyn grew up as a pastors kid who was always involved in the local church. She fell in love with music and leading worship at a young age. She has since pursued that passion earning a music degree in college, leading worship in churches and traveling with several different bands. Kaitlyn is passionate about seeing people pursue Jesus through worship. She enjoys boating in the summertime and enjoys baking, shopping, coffee, and  getting her nails done.

Hansen joined the Canvas team back in 2019 at the Kalispell campus for facilities. In 2020 he moved to Billings with Jared and Kaitlyn to help plant the Billings campus. He graduated from Northwest University with a BA in ministry leadership in 2021. Hansen loves hanging with kiddos every Sunday and is passionate about the younger generation hearing about Jesus. He also loves sports, working out, food, concerts and summer activities.

Dustin joined the Canvas team in 2022. He moved to Billings from Missouri in 2018 to attend college, and has since worked in a variety of church and healthcare settings. He adores folk music, football, and float trips - but especially enjoys being a part of the Billings community and exploring what Montana has to offer.